A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4465508 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467555 epoch_slot_no: 17955 block_no: 4465331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3264 time: 2020-07-24 01:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc5e19dbf06c11e2525c1151af76b8893484b66f437f193cd997932c28f2c353Block Operator
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